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Youth Apprenticeship

Youth Apprenticeship

JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER TODAY

The Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship program provides school-based and work-based learning to high school students. Students are able to learn real-world career skills through a variety of Youth Apprenticeship choices. Discussion with a school counselor or School to Career Coordinator is the first step to helping a student choose an option that best meets his or her needs and career goals. Scroll to learn more about the amazing opportunities the Youth Apprenticeship Program has to offer!

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Key Components of YA:

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Available to HS Juniors* and Seniors

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​*Get ready for a YA with Job Shadows and career exploration

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​Work a part-time job in a field of actual career interest

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​Students enroll in pathway-specific concurrent related instruction (earning industry certifications and/or Dual Credit @ MATC)

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​Students work a minimum of 450 Paid Hours of Employment. 10-15 hrs/week, often during the school day. Current Average Wage $15.16/hr​​

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​Students gain the necessary technical and power skills needed for successful careers

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Completion of a YA program will Jumpstart your educational Career path!

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  • Foster frequent positive communication with your child’s Coordinator and Mentor

  • Respect the timing of your communication, and try to limit it during working hours, or only expect a response back during working hours.

  • Get involved in helping your child in their career planning decisions.  This experience will provide them many insights and career ideas, they may not have considered previously

  • Allow for your child “learn from their mistakes”

  • Help your child to be proactive versus reactive

  • Help your child to “problem solve” possible challenges

  • Help your child to reflect on their performance at work and school

Do’s

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Don’t

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  • Don’t hover over your child, allow them to grow and to build confidence in their abilities

  • Don’t communicate directly with YA staff, encourage your child to advocate for themselves

  • Don’t call your child into WORK.  

  • Expect your child to manage their schedules and activities without your support or guidance

  • Be quick to blame your school/teacher/mentor.  

For Parents

Learn More

YA 101 Presentation

YA to RA

Current YA Employers

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